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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155.07, 232.64 and 124.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155.07, 232.64 and 124.56 is: 186.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155.07 : 232.64 = 124.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155.07/232.64 = 124.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155.07x = 232.64 × 124.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155.07x = 28,977.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,977.64/155.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.87

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